| Season | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Primeiro de Agosto |
| Relegated | ASA Santa Rita de Cássia Progresso Lunda Sul |
| Champions League | Primeiro de Agosto |
| Matches played | 240 |
| Goals scored | 268 (1.12 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Tiago Azulão (16) |
| Biggest home win | |
| Biggest away win | |
| Highest scoring | |
| Longest winning run | Sagrada Esperança (6) (19 Mar–29 Apr) |
| Longest unbeaten run | 1º de Agosto (14) (18 Jun–29 Oct) |
| Longest winless run | Santa Rita (14) (5 Mar–1 Jul) |
| Longest losing run | Académica (5) (5 Mar–2 Apr) ASA (5) (21 Apr–14 May) Santa Rita (5) (22 Apr–19 May) |
← 2016 2018 → All statistics correct as of 21 May 2017. | |
The 2017 Girabola was the 39th season of top-tier football in Angola. The season ran from 10 February to 5 November 2017. [1]
The league comprised 16 teams and the bottom three teams were relegated to the 2018 Provincial stages.
A total of 16 teams contested the league, including 13 sides from the 2016 season and three promoted from the 2016 Segundona - Bravos do Maquis, J.G.M. and Santa Rita de Cássia.
On the other hand, 4 de Abril do K.K., Porcelana F.C. and Primeiro de Maio were the last three teams of the 2016 season and played in the Segundona for the 2018 season. Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto were the defending champions from the 2016 season.
On January 23, 2017, Benfica de Luanda issued a press release stating that it would no longer participate in the Girabola, with effect from 2017 and until further notice, citing financial reasons, and that the club would focus on its youth academy and in turning the club into a sports company.
For the repechage to fill the spot of Benfica de Luanda, a round-robin qualifier tournament was announced to be contested by the three relegated teams in the 2016 Girabola plus the two top-ranked teams in the 2016 Segundona. [2] As four of the five invited teams declined to participate on financial grounds, Primeiro de Maio was selected to replace Benfica de Luanda. [3]
On February 10, 2017, during the inaugural match between home team Santa Rita de Cássia and Recreativo do Libolo, one of the access gates of Estádio 4 de Janeiro collapsed as supporters tried to force their way into the stadium. As a result, 17 people were trampled to death and 76 injured, 5 of whom with life-threatening injuries. The incident began just about 6 minutes from the beginning of the match with the match pursuing its normal course until the end and no one inside the stadium realizing what was going on. The Police has reportedly used tear gas to disperse angry supporters. [4]
Relegated: 4 de Abril do Cuando, Porcelana, 1º de Maio
Promoted: Bravos do Maquis, Desportivo JGM, Santa Rita de Cássia
Withdrew: Benfica de Luanda
Nominated: 1º de Maio
Progresso da Lunda Sul was relegated for fielding an ineligible player on its 29th round match against Académica do Lobito. [5] As the club was struggling with financial trouble, they had initially been awarded a 3-0 defeat in their round 20 home match against Progresso do Sambizanga.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primeiro de Agosto (C) | 30 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 44 | 14 | +30 | 65 | Qualification for Champions League |
| 2 | Petro de Luanda | 30 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 46 | 20 | +26 | 62 | |
| 3 | Sagrada Esperança | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 34 | 23 | +11 | 53 | |
| 4 | Kabuscorp | 30 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 40 | 29 | +11 | 50 | |
| 5 | Recreativo do Libolo | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 41 | 23 | +18 | 48 | |
| 6 | Interclube | 30 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 34 | 19 | +15 | 48 | |
| 7 | Progresso do Sambizanga | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 34 | 30 | +4 | 41 | |
| 8 | Recreativo da Caála | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 24 | 27 | −3 | 41 | |
| 9 | Desportivo da Huíla | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 23 | 28 | −5 | 41 | |
| 10 | Primeiro de Maio | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 41 | 49 | −8 | 40 | |
| 11 | Bravos do Maquis | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 26 | −7 | 33 | |
| 12 | Académica do Lobito | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 39 | 52 | −13 | 30 | |
| 13 | J.G.M. | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 26 | 55 | −29 | 30 | |
| 14 | ASA (R) | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 37 | −17 | 26 | Relegation to Provincial stages |
| 15 | Santa Rita (R) | 30 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 24 | 46 | −22 | 20 | |
| 16 | Progresso LS (D) | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 28 | 39 | −11 | 32 | Disqualified |
| Leader (2018 CAF Champions League) | |
| Relegation to 2018 Provincial stages |
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals [6] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tiago Azulão | Petro de Luanda | 16 |
| 2 |  Kaporal | 1º de Maio | 12 |
| 3 |  Rambé | 1º de Agosto | 11 |
| 4 | Fofó | Progresso | 10 |
 Jiresse | Académica do Lobito | ||
| 5 | Jacques | Kabuscorp | 9 |
| Paizinho | Recreativo do Libolo | ||
| 6 | Tony | Petro de Luanda | 8 |
| Player | For | Against | Result | Ref | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fofó | Progresso | Bravos do Maquis | 4-0 | [7] | 5 May 2017 |
| Germano | Académica do Lobito | Santa Rita | 4-0 | [8] | 10 September 2017 |
 Chileshe | Progresso Lunda Sul | J.G.M. | 0-3 | [9] | 4 October 2017 |
| 2017 Girabola winner |
|---|
 Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto 11th title |
| Squad: Julião, Nuno, Tony Cabaça (GK) Bobo , Dani , Isaac, Natael, Paizo , Sargento (DF) Buá, Catraio, Diogo, Gogoró, Gui, Ibukun, Macaia, Manucho , Meda, Mingo Bile , Nelson, Show (MF) Geraldo , Guelor, Vado, Vanilson (FW) Dragan Jović (Head Coach) |
| Top Scorer |
|---|
| Azulão |
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The 2014 Girabola was the 36th season of top-tier football league in Angola. The season ran from 21 February to 8 November 2014. Kabuscorp were the defending champions, having won their first Angolan championship in 2013.
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The 2006 Girabola was the 28th season of top-tier football in Angola. The season ran from 25 February to 26 November 2006. Sagrada Esperança were the defending champions.
The 2002 Girabola was the 24th season of top-tier football competition in Angola. The season ran from 23 February to 20 October 2002. Petro de Luanda were the defending champions.
The 2001 Girabola was the 23rd season of top-tier football competition in Angola. The season ran from 17 March to 16 December 2001. Petro de Luanda were the defending champions.
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The 2016 Taça de Angola was the 35th edition of the Taça de Angola, the second most important and the top knock-out football club competition following the Girabola.
The 2014 Taça de Angola was the 33rd edition of the Taça de Angola, the second most important and the top knock-out football club competition in Angola, following the Girabola. Benfica de Luanda beat defending champions Petro de Luanda 1–0 in the final to secure its first title.
The 2013 Taça de Angola was the 32nd edition of the Taça de Angola, the second most important and the top knock-out football club competition in Angola, following the Girabola. Petro de Luanda beat Desportivo da Huíla 1–0 in the final to secure its tenth title.
The 2011 Taça de Angola was the 30th edition of the Taça de Angola, the second most important and the top knock-out football club competition in Angola, following the Girabola. G.D. Interclube beat C.D. Primeiro de Agosto 5–3 in a penalty shoot-out after a 1–1 draw in regular time, to secure its third title.
The 2018 Girabola was the 40th season of top-tier football in Angola. The season ran from 10 February to 2 September 2018.
The 2018–19 Girabola was the 41st season of top-tier football in Angola. The season was held from 27 October 2018 to 19 May 2019.
The 2018–19 Taça de Angola was the 37th edition of the Taça de Angola, the second most important and the top knock-out football club competition in Angola following the Girabola. The competition returns after having not been played in 2018 due to the transitional calendar.
The 2019–20 Taça de Angola was the 38th edition of the Taça de Angola, the second most important and the top knock-out football club competition in Angola following the Girabola.
The 2020–21 Taça de Angola was the 39th edition of the Taça de Angola, the second most important and the top knock-out football club competition in Angola following the Girabola.
